I used it for thwarts in my Ilur and glued one of them in place to add 'thwartships stiffness. I bonded it to the plywood sides and the oak knees and...
Hard to pick. The early ska-type stuff is great, but the later stuff is the real deal. I've always loved "Trenchtown Rock," but I'll cast my vote for...
I like your idea of the canted boards taking a bigger "bite" out of the water. I had never thought about the heel angle being so much that the board...